Plum Perfect Sun Rose is a dwarf reblooming deciduous shrub with an upright habit and glossy green foliage. The fragrant clusters of large deep lavender double flowers with intense plum overtones bloom continuously from late spring to mid fall. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Has strong black spot resistance.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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Asia, Europe
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Height:
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1.5' - 2.5'
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Spread:
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1’ - 1.5'
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Spacing:
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1.5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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6 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Purple
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Roses are susceptible to powdery mildew, black spot, rust, and rose rosette and require regular fungicide in humid areas that experience a lot of rainfall. Pest issues include aphids, borers, scale, mites thrips, midges, and leafhoppers.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Trellises, Walls, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Catmint, Lilac, Coneflower
IMAGES: Photos by Star Roses and Plants, Sunbelt® Plum Perfect™
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
